Haley Weiss

Haley Weiss is a reporter at TIME. She covers wellness, death and dying, reproductive health, and more.

Recent Articles

Suicide Rates Don’t Increase in Winter

The myth of a holiday-suicide connection is both false and harmful, experts say.

By Haley Weiss

Older Adults Are Still Taking up Smoking

American adults smoke way less than they did a decade ago, but many of those over over 65 are starting the habit.

By Haley Weiss

US Suicide Rates Increased in 2022

U.S. suicide rates increased the most among adults over 75 and younger white women.

By Haley Weiss

The Caviar Market is Rife with Fraud

Fake or illegally harvested caviar is found in restaurants and stores across Europe.

By Haley Weiss

Patent Manipulation Keeps Insulin Prices High

Pharmaceutical companies layer on patents for drug delivery devices to maintain market exclusivity, according to a new study.

By Haley Weiss

Is social media addictive?

A new study attempts to resolve a divide in behavioral science over whether social media is addictive.

By Haley Weiss

Gun Injuries in Children Doubled in 2020

Two new studies reveal the toll of gun violence on children, their families, and the economy.

By Haley Weiss

U.S. Infant Mortality Rate On the Rise

CDC data show an increase in infant mortality rate of nearly 3% in 2022, the highest such number since 2002.

By Haley Weiss

Dementia Underdiagnosis and Driver's License Laws

In states where doctors are required to report dementia cases to the DMV, rates of diagnoses are lower than the national average.

By Haley Weiss

Mild Cognitive Decline Is Underdiagnosed

Ninety-nine percent of doctors miss MCI, a dementia precursor in older adults.

By Haley Weiss

Don’t Fall for ‘Toddler Milk' Marketing

The high-selling 'follow-on' formulas are nutritionally empty compared to the infant formulas they're often tied to, experts say.

By Haley Weiss

One Year Later, Where’s the Adderall?

The ongoing shortage of the ADHD medication has revealed a communication breakdown between regulators and manufacturers.

By Haley Weiss

Needle Fear is More Common Than You Think

COVID-19 forced many adults to confront their fear of needles. Now, medicine has an important opportunity to earn their trust back.

By Haley Weiss

What's At Stake With the Kaiser Permanente Heath Care Strike

Unions behind the biggest health care strike in U.S. history blame staffing shortages for poor patient care and difficult working conditions.

By Haley Weiss

Decriminalizing Drugs Doesn't Increase Overdoses

A new study found that overdose deaths in the Pacific Northwest have increased despite decriminalization laws, not because of them.

By Haley Weiss

Does Cycle Syncing Actually Work?

In their efforts to put female-specific sports science to use, fitness programs risk pushing an oversimplified view of menstruation.

By Haley Weiss

Is Phenylephrine the FDA's Test Case?

If the ineffective decongestant is removed from the market, other over-the-counter drugs could be up for reevaluation next.

By Haley Weiss

Drugs May Be Overprescribed for Dementia

A new study finds high rates of off-label antipsychotic prescriptions among older adults with dementia, which risks harmful side effects.

By Haley Weiss

A Guide to Seaweed Foraging

Most seaweed is edible, if you know where to look.

By Haley Weiss

Why We Eat so Much at the Movies

Environmental cues help us decide when, how much, and what to chow on when we're at the movies.

By Haley Weiss
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